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Updated 2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog

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Aquatic Biology, B.S. major
Fisheries Biology Emphasis

Special Note:  Students seeking fisheries certification through the American Fisheries Society are encouraged to carefully select their Liberal Education courses to include 9 credits from courses related to composition, technical writing and/or verbal communications.

Required Credits: 76
Required GPA: 2.25

I REQUIRED BIOLOGY CORE COURSES

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

II REQUIRED AQUATIC BIOLOGY CORE COURSES

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

III CAPSTONE PROJECT

CAPSTONE PROJECT The Aquatic Biology capstone project, completed in the senior year, provides a culminating experience that integrates the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and applies them to a scholarly activity. Examples of capstone projects may include original research projects or internships with state and federal agencies. The capstone project must be designed or chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty mentor or advisor, who must approve the project before work begins. Students should consult with their faculty mentor or advisor before their senior year commences. All capstone projects will include a written and oral component. Specific capstone requirements vary by field of emphasis. Refer to requirements as listed in specific emphases.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

FISHERIES BIOLOGY EMPHASIS

REQUIRED CORE COURSES
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSE:

ELECTIVE CORE COURSES
SELECT A MINIMUM OF 6 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:

V REQUIRED COURSES IN RELATED FIELDS

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

SELECT 2 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

SELECT 1 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR AQUATIC BIOLOGY MAJOR, B.S., FISHERIES BIOLOGY EMPHASIS

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Senior